Every week, Lee’s Compliance and The Legal Team track the Government Gazette and the regulatory news so South African businesses don’t have to. Here’s a snapshot of what stood out this fortnight.
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We analysed 37 Government Gazette notices this edition. The biggest story is the National Opt-Out Registry. Every direct marketer must now register, renew each year and cleanse its marketing list every month before contacting consumers. Our subscribers received a full guide and action checklist. Comments on the draft guidelines close on Saturday 17 October, so submissions should go in by Friday 16 October.
Also in this edition:
- Stock theft: a draft Bill would introduce stock registers, counts every 14 days and penalties of up to 15 years.
- Livestock tagging: draft regulations propose compulsory colour-coded ear tags and central registration of animals.
- Second-hand goods: a draft Bill tightens the rules for dealers, pawnbrokers and scrap metal traders.
- COIDA: pensions rise by 4.1%, backdated to 1 April 2026.
- Competition: the Tribunal approved Coca-Cola HBC’s acquisition of CCBA, and the Competition Commission has published “right to repair” guidance for technology goods.
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- B-BBEE: the High Court has set aside the gazetting of the B-BBEE Legal Sector Code.
- Opt-Out Registry: government has launched the Registry, with fines of up to R1 million or 10% of turnover for marketers who don’t comply.
- Competition: Premier Foods will defend its RFG merger approval before the Competition Tribunal.
- The Campus: one of the “Campus Six” has settled with NTT for about R208 million.
- Health and safety: VW is recalling 291 Amaroks over an airbag risk.
- Fuel: government is considering cutting or scrapping the RAF fuel levy.
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Alison and The Legal Team